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Bletchley West

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About

Bletchley West ward lies on the southwestern edge of Milton Keynes. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from post-war semis to newer developments. Its western boundary is defined by the Bletchley to Bedford railway line, with Bletchley railway station providing key transport links. The ward includes the local centre of Westcroft, which contains essential retail and service outlets for the community.

The area is historically significant as the former site of the Bletchley Park codebreaking operations during World War II, though the main historic estate itself is located just outside the ward boundary. Fenny Lock, part of the Grand Union Canal, marks a section of the eastern perimeter. Land use includes several playing fields and the Westcroft District Centre, serving as a practical hub for the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Bletchley West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bletchley West is £54,754 per year. There are 8 schools in Bletchley West: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bletchley West is home to around 14,905 people, with a population density of about 4,895.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bletchley West Population
14,905
Population density
4,895.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.08(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.33(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.9(-9%)
Other theft
5.37(-4%)
Public order
5.17(-15%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,244
68.75%
Other White
1,013
6.8%
African
940
6.31%
Indian
487
3.27%
Other Asian
312
2.09%
Total population: 14,901

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,001
25.12%
No qualifications
2,472
20.69%
Level 3 (A level)
1,964
16.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,766
14.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,635
13.68%
Total 16+ residents: 11,948

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,925
32.54%
Owns with a mortgage
1,840
31.1%
Social rents from council
841
14.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
816
13.79%
Shared ownership
250
4.23%
Total households: 5,916

Property prices in Bletchley West

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Bletchley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £880,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bletchley West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bletchley West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced38£289,000
Flats4£175,000
Semi-Detached48£326,250
Detached36£412,500

10 years median price trend in Bletchley West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bletchley West.

All postcodes in Bletchley West

MK37BA

Trent Road

MK41BT

Cheriton

MK37SW

Ross Way

MK37EL

Cumbria Close

MK41BA

Braybrooke Drive

MK42BJ

Leigh Hill

MK37HJ

Somerset Close

MK36NN

Whitby Close

MK37TP

Ainsdale Close

MK37QB

Severn Way

MK37JB

Middlesex Drive

MK41DH

Brendon Court

MK37HL

Somerset Close

MK36LZ

Westminster Drive

MK37SS

Caithness Court

MK37PW

Esk Way

MK37SR

Aberdeen Close

MK41AX

Favell Drive

MK37BB

Trent Road

MK41EU

Beacon Court

MK37LB

Whaddon Way

MK37SH

Lothian Close

MK37WL

Wiltshire Way

MK37NP

Whaddon Way

MK41BZ

Barleycroft

MK37QD

Severn Way

MK37PH

Humber Way

MK37NW

Bletchley West

MK37BE

Derwent Drive

MK36JQ

Whalley Drive

MK41ER

Simonsbath

MK37TW

Hollinwell Close

MK41BL

Winsford Hill

MK37JA

Devon Close

MK41ES

Countisbury

MK36JF

Whalley Drive

MK37JH

Hampshire Court

MK41BY

Parkside

MK37EW

Suffolk Close

MK42AP

Eastbury Court

MK36LJ

Bolton Close

MK37DA

Isis Walk

MK41BS

Cheriton

MK37AY

Stour Close

MK37ET

Essex Close

MK36NB

Buckfast Avenue

MK37JU

Whaddon Way

MK41DJ

Blackmoor Gate

MK42BS

Taunton Deane

MK36PZ

Lintlaw Place

MK41ED

Northleigh

MK41AG

Favell Drive

MK36PL

Whalley Drive

MK37HS

Middlesex Drive

MK37AP

Shenley Road

MK37LY

Forfar Drive

MK42BA

Colston Bassett

MK37TH

Portmarnock Close

MK37BQ

Derwent Drive

MK36PR

Melrose Avenue

MK36JS

Whalley Drive

MK37QE

Severn Way

MK37HQ

Surrey Place

MK37PJ

Wye Close

MK37AU

Kennet Place

MK36NW

Westminster Drive

MK42BL

Taunton Deane

MK37EY

Middlesex Drive

MK36JU

Spenlows Road

MK37JD

Middlesex Drive

MK36QL

Calluna Drive

MK37WF

Cheshire Rise

MK37WB

Nottingham Grove

MK37EZ

Middlesex Drive

MK36PJ

Whalley Drive

MK37QS

Calder Vale

MK37ER

Suffolk Close

MK37WH

Cork Place

MK36ND

Buckfast Avenue

MK42AS

White Horse Drive

MK36JY

Cheneys Walk

MK37EX

Middlesex Drive

MK37EB

Whaddon Way

MK42BT

Priors Park

MK42DZ

Standing Way

MK37QH

Mersey Way

MK41BW

Parkside

MK41DL

Bampton Close

MK41AN

Braybrooke Drive

MK36LT

Glastonbury Close

MK41AP

Elmhurst Close

MK37NL

Selkirk Grove

MK42AQ

Quantock Crescent

MK42BE

Forches Close

MK37HW

Middlesex Drive

MK36JJ

Whalley Drive

MK37PD

Highland Close

MK37PS

Mersey Way

MK37TU

Pulborough Close

MK36NS

Whaddon Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.